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Newport fishing takes you to beautiful beaches and ponds

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Haines Memorial State Park

On Bullock's Cove, off Metropolitan Park Drive Barrington, RI Phone: 401-253-7482

Salt-water fishing in Narragansett Bay. Boat ramp is available.
Van Zandt Fishing Pier

Van Zandt Avenue and Washington Street Newport, RI Phone:

Just south of the Newport Bridge is a public pier at the crossing of Van Zandt Avenue and Washington Street to Narragansett Bay. There is no on-site parking.
Kings Beach Fishing Area

Off Ocean Avenue just west of Prices Neck Road Newport, RI Phone:

Kings Beach is a fishing access site at the east end of Brenton Point State Park. There is a gravel parking lot and a rocky beach for launching only hand-carried sea kayaks. Waves from the Atlantic are heavy, and only experienced sea kayakers should attempt this water.
Stafford Pond

off Old Stafford Road Tiverton, RI Phone:

476 acres. Route 24 East to Fish Road South, to Bulgarmarsh Road, take left on Route 81. Stafford Pond Road, access on left. Parking: Yes.
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Taylor Point on Potter Cove

at Freebody and Bayview drives Jamestown, RI Phone:

Potter Cove is a long sandy beach facing the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The beach and Taylor Point are part of a town park where people like to fish, windsurf, paddle kayaks and have picnics. On the water here, prepare to handle large waves and heavy boat traffic. This is a site for launching hand-carried boats such as canoes or kayaks.
Beavertail State Park - Jamestown, RI
Beavertail State Park

Beavertail Road Jamestown, RI, 02835 Phone: 401-884-9834

State park with glorious views at the end of Jamestown Island. Rocky shoreline is popular for surf casting.
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Colt State Park

Route 114 at Asylum Road Bristol, RI, 02809 Phone: 401-253-7482

There is lots of room for surf casting and shore fishing along the mostly rocky beaches of this large, open park on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay. - Park Map (PDF)
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Brenton Point State Park

Ocean Drive Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-847-2400

Surf casting is popular from the rocky shoreline of this beautiful state park. Excellent views of Narragansett Bay, islands, a lighthouse, and sometimes surfers. See more info on our RI State & Local Parks page.
Mount Hope Fishing Access

Off Annawamscutt Drive Bristol, RI Phone:

A single-width concrete ramp that accommodates trailers leads into shallow water, protected by a breakwater on Mount Hope Bay. Nearby is a rocky beach and a marsh. Parking for 20 vehicles, or fewer with trailers. There's more parking along the entrance road.
Breakwater at entrance to Sakonnet Harbor

Bluffhead Road Little Compton, RI Phone:

At the end of Bluffhead Road and at the mouth of the Sakonnet River a breakwater is at the opening of Sakonnet Harbor. The breakwater is good for walking and fishing. There is no public ramp. On-site parking is available.
Barker Avenue fishing site

end of Barker Avenue Warren, RI Phone:

A gravel path leads to the Kickemuit River.
Seapowet Marsh and Point Fishing Area

Off Seapowet Avenue Tiverton, RI Phone:

Location: Off Seapowet Avenue, this refuge area includes a variety of coastal habitats. There is a parking area along a cobble beach north of the bridge over the Seapowet River and walking or driving access to Seapowet Point. There is a marsh on the point, popular for shellfishing. The beach is a good spot for walking, fishing, bird watching, or enjoying the view of the river.
Goat Island Connector

Gladys Casrr Bolhouse Road Newport, RI Phone:

This causeway links downtown Newport to Goat Island. It's a popular spot for fishing. A paved road and two concrete sidewalks extend from the circle in front of the hotel to the west side of the causeway and Newport Harbor. Curbside parking is available.